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A family that plays together, stays together The Massalski family has generations of music players in their family tree. Jack Massalski tells the story of how a tradition was started: “It is sort of a long family tradition.

My Dad and grandfather played the piano.

We are a family in touch with music. The piano is a nice instrument and that is how it all started.”

Jack has his two sons, Ken in grade 11 and Kei who is 12-years-old and is homeschooled playing in the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts. “Music is a big part of our lives for my wife and myself and we wanted to give that to our kids as well,” adds Jack.

“First with Ken, then we had all the books so it was natural that the other one would follow as well.”

From February 23 to March 15 young musicians around Kamloops and the surrounding area will get to showcase their talents at the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts.

This event exposes widespread talents and gives young artists the possibility to be seen.

Kei is an intermediate piano student and Ken is a senior piano student and both learn from piano teacher Curtis Howell. Kei began playing when he was six years old. “At first I didn’t like, now I think it is kind of fun especially when I play a piece I like,” says Kei. “Like movie music, video games and some classical pieces.” This young man decided to enter in the festival on the guidance of his teacher: “I get really nervous, my teacher said it is a really good oppourtunity to perform and get used to it.” Kei has been practicing his pieces for half a year.

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Kei and Ken Massalski are nervous and excited about their upcoming performances in the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts from February 23 to March 15.

the festival, thinks the festival is an important part of developing children and giving them life experience: “I have watched the kids grow and it is amazing the poise and confidence the festival gives them.” The festival allows them to learn to accept criticism. It is a way to gently show them how to improve themselves.

Ken attends NorKam Secondary School and is in Grade ten. He has been playing with Curtis for five and a half years. “I enjoy playing the piano, also I have come so far that it is

too late to give up,” comments Ken. “I didn’t really enter for competitive reasons. For me, music is more about entertaining than competing. It is a good chance to perform in public in front of people I don’t know.” He is also playing two pieces that he has been working on for over a year.

Jack is very proud of his boys. “I am cheering for them, but in the end it doesn’t matter what happens. Being a part of the festival is a great benefit to get experience with perform- continued on page 2

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– continued from front ing,” adds Jack There will be performances at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1101-6th Avenue, the Sagebrush Theatre, 621 Munro Street, Sahali Fellowship, 1565 Summit Drive and the Southwest Community Church, 700 Hugh Allen Drive. There are 1,250 entries this year and the caliber of talented kids is outstanding.

The Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts is as much of a tradition as the Massalski family’ piano tradition. The festival has been in Kamloops since 1930 and has played an important role in the cultural growth of our city.

Keep checking the website for updates: kfpa.ca. If you would like tickets, they are available at Long and McQuade, Lee’s Music and by calling Sue at 250372-9339.

Ashley Demedeiros Who says you need snow to build an igloo? The children attending the French Immersion Daycare and Preschool with the Association Francophone of Kamloops built this indoor milk jug igloo. Sawyer Niedziejko and Pierah Blundell-Dunkerley got to help putting the 250 jugs in place.

New North Shore community by-law The City of Kamloops has the intention to adopt the “North Shore Community Policing Office Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 14-1-172”. The purpose of the bylaw is to borrow an amount not to exceed $1,550,000 to finance the cost to purchase property at 915 7th Street and part of 880 8th Street and renovate the existing building for the North Shore Community Policing Office, which will be repaid over a period not to exceed 15 years.

It is estimated that the borrowing will result in a tax increase for the average residential property of $2.63 per year. A copy of Bylaw No. 14-1-172 and a summary of the proposal are available from the Legislative Services Division at City Hall during each business day of the week between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

For project details, please contact Jodie MacDonald, RCMP Municipal Support Services Manager, at telephone 250-8283235 or email:jmacdonald@kamloops.ca.

The City of Kamloops proposes to borrow the money to pur-

chase property and renovate an existing building for the community Policing Office on the North Shore of the City of Kamloops unless, by 4:30 pm on February 21, 2014, at least 10 per cent of the electors in the whole of the City of Kamloops sign an elector response form opposing the implementation of the proposal unless the City of Kamloops holds a vote. The number of elector responses required to prevent the City of Kamloops from proceeding unless a vote is held is estimated to be 6,836. A report respecting the basis on which this determination was made is available upon request from the Legislative Services Division, City Hall.

Only electors of the City of Kamloops are eligible to sign the elector response forms.

There are two types of electors - resident electors and non-resident property electors.

Resident elector - a person who is a Canadian citizen, is 18 years of age or older, has resided in BC for the previous six months and has resided in the

City of Kamloops for the previous 30 days prior to signing an elector response form.

Non-resident property elector - a person who is a Canadian citizen, is 18 years of age or older, has resided in BC for the previous six months and has owned property in the City of Kamloops for the previous 30 days prior to signing an elector response form. Note that only one non-resident property elector may sign an elector response form per property, regardless of how many people own the property.

Resident electors signing the elector response form must provide their full name and address.

Non-resident property electors must provide their full name, residential address and the address of the property in relation to which they are entitled to register as a non-resident property elector. The City of Kamloops will not share the information on the form with anyone other than the Corporate Officer, or other person designated by the Corporate Officer.

Trades Training House award At the Kelowna CHBA Central Okanagan regional homebuilder TOMMIE Awards Gala on Saturday February 1; CHBA Central Interior and Thompson Rivers University School of Trades won the Excellence in Public or Private Partnership for the 2013 Training House.

“We are thrilled that out Training house Project, a long time partnership with TRU School of Trades and Technology, continues to be recognized as a unique initiative,” says matt McCurrach CHBA CI President.

Free citizenship courses From February 4 until April 1, Kamloops Immigrant Services will be offering Citizenship 101. This free course will help students learn and understand the contents of the Discover Canada Study Guide through weekly lessons, fun activities and practice tests. For more information or to register, please contact a Settlement Worker at 778-470-6101 or in person at 448 Tranquille Road.

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Last night (Thursday January 30th) the Kamloops Silvertips Special Olympics floor hockey team played the Kamloops Storm in an exhibition floor hockey game. The Silvertips won 12-10. The game was played in the gymnasium at the Thompson Rivers Education Centre on Holt Street and was well attended by supporters of the Silvertips and the Storm.

The Ambassador of Love is no joke Uncle Chris the Clown may not be the first image you think of when someone says the words, The Ambassador of Love. This goofy clown doesn’t joke around when it comes to raising money for Variety the Children’s Charity and celebrating Valentine Day. This well-known clown has been raising money for 15 years by doing special Valentine Day deliveries. Each Valentine gets a Lindt chocolate teddy bear, a small multi-coloured carnation bouquet, a balloon animal of their choice and a few minutes of fun for everyone around. New for this year is an even bigger contribution. “I am stepping it up a notch this year. Now out of the $75 you pay for the special delivery to your sweetheart, $50 of that

is going to Variety,” says Uncle Chris the Clown.

“I hope to get 20 delivers so that way I can at least get to $1,000 in donations in one day,” adds the local quirky clown. “Anywhere someone is in town, I will go there.” Also, he will be posting all of the pictures taken during the day on his web site and Facebook page so that you can see the look on your Valentine’s face when the Ambassador of love shows up.

So this year, why not do something that will put a smile of the face of the one you love and will also help the Variety the Children’s Charity put a smile on a child’s face. Please visit unclechristheclown. com for more information or call the man with the funny glasses at 250-3183976.

Uncle Chris the Clown is raising money for Variety the Children’s Charity and celebrating Valentine Day

Delight in annual Sugar Shack at McQueen Lake L’Association francophone de Kamloops wishes to invite all interested parties to its annual “Maple Sugar Shack” to be held on Saturday March 1, at McQueen Lake Environment Centre. The centre is located 16.5 km northwest of Kamloops.

Join them for a fun filled afternoon complete with wonderful maple taffy on snow, treats that delight the taste buds, enjoyable activities for children as well as delicious traditional supper smothered with pure maple syrup.

Activities will start at 2:00pm.

Maple toffee on snow from 3:00 to 4:00 and the traditional supper will be served at 5:00pm. Seats are limited for the supper. Tickets are available at the office at 348 Fortune Drive. For more information call 250-376-6060.

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February is Distracted Driving month on the ICBC road safety calendar. On average, 91 people are killed each year in B.C. due to driver distractions, such as using a hand-held electronic device behind the wheel.

There are many citizens around Kamloops who are doing their part to keep the community as safe as possible. City of Kamloops Community Safety works I partnership with the RCMP and other agencies in promoting safety within our community. They are some of the unsung heroes of Kamloops.

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Richard is an award winning Oijibway author and is giving a benefit fundraiser where the proceeds will go to Youth-Mentor Programs.

AIMCanada is a Canadian youth non-profit, whose mandate is to “Increase Career Mentoring in Canada.”

Safety’s mandate is to educate the public on crime prevention and safe practices on a broad range of subjects. Community Safety is comprised of two Crime Prevention Coordinators and a contingent of dedicated volunteers.

They partake in and organize crime prevention and program initiatives around the City. Crime Prevention Coordinator, Athena Smith, knows that her job would not be possible without volunteers. “They always dedicate a lot of hours,” comments Athena.

“My job is easier because of the volunteers. Community safety is about the volunteers and the work that they do.”

February is Distracted Driving month on the ICBC road safety calendar. Distracted driving remains the third leading cause of fatal car crashes in B.C., trailing behind speed and impaired driving. On average, 91 people are killed each year in B.C. due to driver distractions, such as using a hand-held electronic device behind the wheel.

“Our Speed Watch volunteers are regularly out and about in Kamloops on high volume roadways. They see a variety of driver and pedestrian activities that often demonstrate distracted behaviour at its worst. So, not only do the volunteers work at educating drivers about the speed that they are traveling, but they also seek to reinforce the message that cell phone use is not okay behind the wheel,” comments Athena.

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campaign, called “Get Your Glow On” stressed on the importance of both drivers and pedestrians being aware of their surroundings and focusing on what they are doing.

“When you’re distracted behind the wheel your reaction time is significantly reduced. You’re four times more likely to crash when talking on a hand-held phone while driving and 23 times more likely to get in a crash if you text while driving,” adds Ingrid Brakop, ICBC Road Safety Coordinator.

Community Safety volunteers will be partnering with both ICBC and the RCMP, to help spread the message. They will also be reaching out to the public to educate them on some of the ways in which a variety of distractions can lead to disaster, whether driving or walking.

Watch for some public information booths and participate in a “distraction” exercise to learn more in the month of February.

The Community Safety Crime Prevention Coordinators and their volunteers work all year on a variety of crime prevention and public safety programs and initiatives. This group of volunteers is extremely dedicated and truly cares about the community.

So the next time you see a community safety volunteer, consider joining this dynamic team. You can call 250-828-3818 to find out more or visit the North Shore Community Police office.

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Madyson Connor and her Dad John enjoyed a day of games, crafts and face painting at the Henry Grube Education Centre’s Literacy Week celebration.

The centre was full of reading activities and even a massive cardboard pirate ship.

Helping Habitat for Humanity 124 volunteers did 9,300 hours of service for the Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Restore over 2013.

Without volunteers HFH ReStore would not be able to do the work it does. It takes all kinds of people to do all kinds of jobs and the outcome is remarkable; Homes for those who would not otherwise be able to afford one.

As the HFH embarks on a new year, they have new plans for a new house for two families and it will take a lot of sales to get the money needed for this endeavor. That also means a lot of furniture and appliances coming and going. They need

a lot of extra labor to do the things that they need to do.

The HFH are always in need of more volunteers. Anyone can volunteer from ages 16 to 96. It is easy to sign up, just go to their website habitatkamloops.ca and follow the clicks to volunteer forms.

The HFH January winner for the Volunteer of the month Award is Brandon White. He has been volunteering with them for just over six months and always brings that great big smile of his with him twice a week. The amount of heavy work that Brandon is willing to do for them is amazing. He never says no.

Musik aus Deutschland It’s 2014 and the German “Liederkreis” choir have started their choir practice again in the North Shore Seniors Center, #145, 730 Cottonwood Ave., Kamloops. This is a group of seniors of German speaking background that entertain in different senior homes and care facilities with old and new German folk songs. New members are welcome to join the choir.

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■■ Kamloops Exploration Group Lecture Series Feb. 20 at 7pm with Mitch Mihalynuk on Back to the Jurassic - Basics of Tomographic Time Machine Travel. All lectures are in the TRU Mountain Room.

■■ Eagle’s Valentine’s Day Dance on Feb. 14 at 7pm at the Eagle’s Hall, 755 Tranquille Rd. Everyone welcome. Admission at the door.

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■■ Good For Grapes on Feb. 15 at 8pm at The Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th St. ■■ Kamloops Community Garden Registration for plot availability on some of the eight gardens. Registration takes place on Feb. 11 from 4 to 6pm, Feb. 28 from 11am to 1pm, March 12 from 4 to 6pm, March 28 from 11am to 1pm at Interior Community Services, 765 Tranquille Rd. FMI contact Shelaigh at 250-852-0681 or kamloopsgardens@gmail.com.

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at Kamloops Live! Box Office online at kamloopslive.com or by calling 250-374-5483.

■■ Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group will be holding their monthly meeting on Feb. 15 at 10am at the Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquile Rd. ■■ Dance Afternoon with the Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers on Feb. 18 from 2 to 4pm at Cottonwood Manor, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Enjoy Cowboy Two-Steps, Waltzes, Polkas, Schottisches, Foxtrots and more!

Dance instructions for pattern dances at 1:30pm. FMI contact Brian at 250-376-5194.

■■ Bowl for Kids Sake from Feb. 22 to Mar. 9 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops.

Form teams and join the fun of their biggest fundraising event of

the year. FMI on special events, prizes and to register your group visit: bfkskamloops.ca or call 250374-6134.

■■ National Cupcake Day on Feb. 24 at the Central Animal Hospital, 104 Tranquille Rd. in support of BCSPCA. Cupcakes can be preordered by calling the clinic at 250376-7208 or online at support.spca. bc.ca/goto/kamloopscahpetccakes.

Cupcakes sold by donation.

■■ Udon Lunch - Feb 28 at 11:30 to 12:30, at the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Association 160 Vernon Ave, phone for reservation, 250376-9629.

■■ Maple Sugar Shack on March 1 at McQueen Lake Environment Centre presented by Kamloops Francophone Association.

Activities begin at 2pm and traditional dinner at 5pm. Tickets

for dinner available at 348 Fortune Dr. FMI contact 250-376-6060.

■■ Indoor Flea Markets at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. on Sundays to March 9 from 8am to 1pm.

Entry by donation. Table rentals must be reserved by noon Fridays.

FMI contact 250-376-4777.

■■ World Day of Prayer 2014 on March 7 at 1:30pm at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St and 7pm at Mt. Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. FMI contact Theda at 250-554-9797 or Rev. Teri Meyer at 250-372-3020.

■■ Adult Drop in Badminton at the OLPH Gym, 635 Tranquille Rd. at 7pm every Tues. night with a drop in fee. Birds provided with a wide range of recreational players. FMI contact Robert 250579-0193.

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Your Horoscope AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Be confident in your endeavors and others will believe in your efforts. Take a close look at documents be fore signing on the dotted line. Instant romance could be yours if you go out with friends. Get involved in worthwhile endeavors and meet new friends.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Don’t use the interstate as a racetrack. Take care of any dealings with government agencies. Be sure to find out all you can before you commit to anything. Work quietly at your own goals.

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Don’t ignore any emotional issues that could be causing problems. Work diligently and you will get ahead this week.

Be sure that you have all the facts before you take action. Your emotions will be touched off concerning recent encounters with your lover.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Don’t count on others to cover up for your shortcomings. Don’t expect others to live up to their promises and you won’t be disappointed or find yourself stuck with delays.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Don’t expect new acquaintances to be completely honest about themselves. You need time to rejuvenate. Invite friends or relatives into your home. This is not the best day to visit relatives who get on your nerves.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Friends and relatives may be hard to take this week. Your domestic scene could continue to be in an uproar this week. Arguments may flare up in your home. \LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Get some sound advice and help setting up a workable budget. Partners may try to argue with you; however, you must stand your ground. You must lay down ground rules so that you can complete a job. You’ll have great insight.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Be sure you get accurate information. Your tendency to dramatize may be a little much for your partner to take constantly. Social events will be favorable. Don’t lend or borrow money.LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Take time to deal with the concerns of children.

You will earn recognition for the work you are doing. Too much too fast will be the attitude surrounding your home environment. Don’t rely on others to handle the workload.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Throw yourself into your work. Make career changes that may increase your income. Pamper yourself for a change. You can receive recognition for the work you’ve done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Travel could include delays and other minor problems. You may interest some of them in a service you have to offer. You may have difficulties at an emotional level with mates.

Matters pertaining to work must be completed before you leave.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22.- Jan. 20) You may want to take a trip; however, before you do, make sure that your car is serviced properly. Driving too fast or double parking will result in difficulties with officials. You can make some favorable changes to your looks. Those who have been too demanding should be put in their place or out to pasture.

Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com

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